UK Park News were recently lucky enough to be invited along to visit The London Bridge Experience and accompanying attraction, The London Tombs. The London Bridge Experience, which opened on 28th of February 2008, is a theatrical/educational trip through the history of London Bridge and its surrounding areas. Also included in customers ticket price is entrance to The London Tombs, a live horror maze, which ...

If you’re a chip lover, you batter get down to Adventure Island on Southend seafront on Wednesday 29 June 2011 because the chefs at the UK’s number one free admission fun park are frying to set a new record - the World’s Biggest Portion of Chips! The current Guinness World record of 368.5 kg (812.4 lb) was sizzled and set by Alan Williams of Mr Chips at Hereford Racecourse on 19 February 2004 – but the mast ...

As in 2010, Lightwater Valley played host to the Subaru NBO event this weekend. The event sees Subarus from all over the UK congregate to show off their 'modded' cars! The event was held in one of the overflow carparks on the right as you enter the park. The organisors "Cumbrian Scoobs" say their aim is: 'To bring together Subaru owners from all corners, Lordharding had a <vision> to group and reunite ...

Loved-up couples looking for a quirky alternative to traditional wedding venues can now exchange vows at Drayton Manor Theme Park after it gained a licence to hold civil ceremonies. Wedding ceremonies will take place in the park’s Tower and Hamilton Suites, each of which are big enough to accommodate hundreds of guests, who can be part of the happy couple’s big day. These suites also have their own recep ...

Today, via their Official Facebook Page, Alton Towers have started a search for 13 'Coaster Cuties' to star in their brand new Th13teen calendar. "We’re looking for 13 girls to be the faces of the ultimate rollercoaster, TH13TEEN. That’s right... we’re looking for the ultimate Coaster Cuties! 20 girls will be selected to attend the Alton Towers Resort and as well as riding the ultimate rollercoaster, TH13TE ...

This Saturday 25th June Chessington World of Adventures Resort will host a very special ‘after hours’ event in aid of the Chessington Conservation Fund (CCF).  From 6pm through to dusk visitors will experience the Zoo and SEA LIFE centre in a whole new light, with special animal shows, meet & greets, keeper talks and exclusive auctions.   Launched earlier in 2011 the CCF will build upon the great work the Z ...

For the last few months, a fictional individual, Les Coogan, has been on the Social Networking site, Facebook, helping to 'spread the word' of the impending doom - in the form of THORPE PARK's new rollercoaster for 2012. The rollercoaster, which is to be a Bolliger & Mabillard Wing-Rider, similar to the recently opened 'Raptor' at Gardaland, shall feature 4 inversions and will be located on an infilled ...

If you're visiting Alton Towers this Sunday for the 2011 Alton Towers Live Event - make sure you set off early as it looks to be a very busy weekend. The park have included a car tow-away zone on the immediate roads surrounding the park. Cars parking on the road from Star Caravan & Camping Park right through to Alton village will be towed away during Sunday's event. If you're heading to the theme park t ...